Generic Zyban

Active Ingredient: Bupropion SR
Typical Brand Name: Wellbutrin SR, Zyban

Overview:
Zyban is the first nicotine-free pill that can help you stop smoking. It is prescription medicine available only for smokers 18 and older.

Direction:
The usual recommended dosage is to take one 150-mg tablet in the morning for the first 3 days with or without food. On the fourth day, begin taking one 150-mg tablet in the morning and one 150-mg tablet in the early evening. Doses should be taken at least 8 hours apart. It is important to swallow ZYBAN tablets whole. Do not chew, divide, or crush tablets. You may take ZYBAN.

Side Effects:
The most common side effects experienced with Zyban include dry mouth and difficulty sleeping. Other side effects include Depression, Sweating, Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain, Visual disturbances, Fever (pyrexia), Dizziness, Seizures, Chest pain, Anxiety and agitation, Increased heart rate (tachycardia), Hypersensitivity reactions such as narrowing of the airways, swelling of the lips, throat and tongue, itchy blistering rash or anaphylactic shock, Rash or itching and Concentration disturbance.

Precautions:
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, or an eating disorder or are taking anti-psychotics, tranquilizers, or other antidepressants; if you have or have ever had glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating, an overactive thyroid gland, or liver, kidney, or heart disease; if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding; if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Zyban. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. This medication is not to be used in women or children.

Drug interactions:
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Bupropion or any other drugs. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, or have taken in the last 2 weeks, especially anticoagulants; antihistamines; carbamazepine; cimetidine; lithium; MAO inhibitors; medication for high blood pressure, seizures, asthma, colds, or allergies; methylphenidate; sedatives; sleeping pills; thyroid medications; tranquilizers; and vitamins.